Track Your IRS/FTB Refunds On Line!
If you do not owe back taxes or have pending tax issues with the IRS/FTB and have filed your taxes completely & accurately, your may receive refund check from six to eight weeks after your tax return is received by the IRS/FTB. If you e-file your returns with electronic deposit, your refund should be issued between four to six weeks. Due to Coronavirus Pandemic, Federal, California or other State tax refunds may take much longer. Please be advised if you have back tax issues or did not file taxes in prior years when you had income that was required by law for tax filings, the IRS/FTB may deduct your refund against total tax dues or hold up refund until you fulfill your tax filing requirements for those prior years. Click on the related links below to check your qualified refund status for tax year 2020. The IRS may require you to verify your identity if you expect a tax refund for identity theft protection. Check this link to verify your identity so you can receive your tax refund.
IRS Tax Transcripts And Tax Copies
Per IRS instructions, taxpayers can get two types of transcripts from the IRS:
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Tax Return Transcript. A tax return transcript shows most line items including AGI from an original tax return (Form 1040) as filed, along with any forms and schedules. It doesn’t show changes made after the filing of the original return. This transcript is only available for returns processed during the prior three years.
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Tax Account Transcript. A tax account transcript shows basic data such as return type, marital status, adjusted gross income, taxable income and all payment types. It also shows changes made after the filing of the original return.
How To Order:
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Order online. Go to IRS.gov. Look for a link under red TOOLS bar the front page.
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Order by phone. Call 800-908-9946.
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Order by mail. Complete and send Form 4506-T to the IRS to get one by mail. Use Form 4506-T to request other tax records: tax account transcript, record of account, wage or income & verification of non-filing.
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Those who need an actual copy of a tax return can get one for the current tax year and as far back as six years. There is a fee for this. Complete and mail the form to request a copy of a tax return. Mail the request to the appropriate IRS office listed on the form. It takes at least 15-20 days from the time the IRS receives request. You should allow 30 days to receive a transcript ordered by mail and 75 days for copies of your tax return. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, please expect a long delay in IRS services or response.